Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
utilities inspector
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
comply with legal regulations
identify faults in utility meters
engineering principles
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
monitor utility equipment
perform inspection analysis
surveying
electrical power safety regulations
undertake inspections
use technical documentation
assess construction compliance
notify supervisor
follow safety standards in industrial contexts
quality assurance procedures
manage health and safety standards
report utility meter readings
conduct performance tests
oversee record management
make recommendations for repairs
construction product regulation
lead inspections
write inspection reports
Optional & specialised skills
investigate pollution
collect samples for analysis
monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects
liaise with engineers
advise on utility consumption
anticipate installation maintenance
record test data
building codes
respond to enquiries
inspect sewers
act as contact person during equipment incident
review construction projects
engineering processes
inspect facility sites
wear appropriate protective gear
inspect industrial equipment
create solutions to problems
write records for repairs
prepare audit activities
install utility equipment
use non-destructive testing equipment
monitor work site
Other matches: healthcare inspector · avionics inspector · textile quality inspector · rolling stock engine inspector · forge equipment technician
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.